13 things you’ll get addicted to living in Philadelphia

Living inPhiladelphia spoils you. With access to just about anything you can imagine at your fingertips, you quickly become accustomed to some of the finer things in life. In fact, you may grow addicted to a few. Here is a list of 13 things you’ll get addicted to living in Philadelphia.

3. Soft pretzels

A good pretzel is a thing of beauty, and the best ones are found at lunch trucks across the city. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a snack, these on-the-go treats combine thrift with substance.

5. Italian Market

A visit to the Italian Market allows you to stock up on the freshest fish, meat, cheeses, and produce in the city. It also features the amazing sandwich shop Paesano’s, where you can fuel up before or after getting your haul of freshness for the week.

6. Gastropub goodness

Combine a bar with a burger joint and add a side of fine dining and you’ll experience a world you never want to leave. Menus filled with truffle-infused french fries, popcorn, and hamburger options that satisfy even the most discerning of palates mean there’s no going back to venues whose only hints of variety are fish and chips and quesadillas.

7. Wawa

Time is short and life is fast. Grab your morning coffee, a breakfast sandwich, and a hoagie and chips at Wawa and know that with one easy stop, you’ll eat well and make your stomach happy for the day.

9. Public art

Whatever the part of the city, Philadelphians need travel only a few blocks to observe the stories, creativity, and healing power of art thanks to the Mural Arts Program. Without entering any museum, living in Philly means being treated to a magnificent color palette at almost every turn.

10. Our restaurant scene

Nothing has helped Philly come up in the world in recent years more than its world-class restaurant scene. Fueled by innovation, the word has spread that the city is much more than cheesesteaks. With frequent write-ups from the nation’s leading publications, establishments like Zahav, Laurel, and Double Knot leave average citizens and critics alike wanting more.

11. Philly sports teams

There’s a significant social aspect to watching Philly sports, so if you’re out at a bar, you can’t help but catch on the joy, pain, and/or panic involved in watching Philadelphia’s teams — even if you know nothing about sports.

13. Walking everywhere

While not as expansive as cities like New York and Los Angeles, part of the joy of living in the city is traversing its many neighborhoods on foot. The historical markers that note important places around town add the element of constant discovery to even your most routine walks.

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